Votes at a glance: Centre County commissioners adopt proclamation, approve grants and add several contracts to consent agenda

Centre County commissioners on Jan. 29 took a series of routine and substantive votes: they adopted a proclamation recognizing Jan. 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year in Centre County; authorized submission of a competitive CDBG application for the Eagle Creek sewer project; approved an updated federal CDBG residential anti‑displacement and relocation assistance plan; and moved several contract approvals and renewals to next week’s consent agenda or approved them for inclusion, including public safety facility repairs and election equipment maintenance.

Key outcomes and motions (motions and vote outcomes as recorded in the meeting):

• Proclamation — Lunar New Year: Commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 4, proclaiming Jan. 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year in Centre County. Community members Nalini Krishnan Kuti and Vicky (community organizers) spoke about local celebrations and community contributions. Outcome: adopted (motion carried).

• Resolution 2 of 2025 — Eagle Creek CDBG application: The board authorized staff to submit a competitive DCED CDBG application for the Eagle Creek sewer conveyance project (see separate article for details). Outcome: adopted (motion carried).

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